Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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TSaaaaagr HELEN AXE BROWN Her popularity among the students is due in large part to the fact that she reflects the democratic spirit of her father, H. B. Brown. Every one is her friend and none so lowly as not to receive her warm recognition. Her pop- ularity as a musician however is based on her thorough training and finished education in h?r chosen work. After completing the course of music in Valparaiso University under Harold Butler, she studied extensively under Karleton Hackett of th? American Conservatory of Music, Chicago; Madame Esparanza Garrique and Isadore Luckstone in New York City; and William Woods of London. Her experience as a soloist has ranged from the Baptist Temple, Los Angeles, to assistant Artist with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Yet we all call her Hslen. HARRIET BRUCE-ROE Piano, Voice, and Organ Teachers: Wm. Castle, Mrs. Fenno-Adler, Mr. Borowski, Sr. Alfiero, Mr. Ruilfrok, Dr. Falk, and others. Graduate m2dal course at Valparaiso University Conservatory of Music; diploma course at the Chicago Music College. Mrs. Roe is in her fourteenth year as taacher in this University and has done much in placing the Music D?partment in its splendid preemi- nence. For several years she had charge of the staging of operas and appeared in many in different roles, both here and in Chicago. Among these might be mentioned Tne Mikado, Faust, Sleeping Queen, etc., etc. Her ex- cellent reputation as a teacher is due to her musicianship, her sympathy for her students, and above all to her refinement and absolute sincerity. •J! I

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: T. L. HYTTINEN For the past two years Mr. Hyttinen has been Professor of manual training in Valparaiso University. He came from far away Finland, the home of manual training. Prior to his coming to Valparaiso, he was superintendent of one of the largest furniture manufactories in Chi- cago. The rapidity and accuracy of his work always insures the con- fidence of his pupils. His sunny disposition always enlivens the grind of the shop and the class room. May his tribe increase. 28

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FANNIE S. AMSTUTZ After graduating from the Valparaiso Uni- versity of Music, Miss Amstutz studied in Chi- cago. Later she spent two years in travel and study, coming back to take up the work as teacher in the school from which she grad- uated. Although Miss Amstutz has taught only a few years, she has created an unusual intar- est in music on the part of her students and has disproved the old adage about a prophet in his own country. Her recent public appearances at Gary and elsewhere have elicited very favorable com- ment that would have done credit to a much elder teacher. H. ROWLAND ROBERTS H. R. ! Handsome? No, not A— toll, but a good old scout. Roberts is one musician that can handle a choir and keep out of trouble. His students and friends feel free to approach his just as a friend, and are not awed by any assumption of dignity, yet when it comes time for business, no one commands more respect. Mr. Roberts has enjoyed excellent advantage in his musical education. Among other teach- ers he had four years under the great Hinshaw, now Metropolitan star. To Mr. Roberts must be given the credit of reviving the Opera in Valparaiso University, when Chimes of Nor- mandy appeared with such success this year at the Memorial Opera House. It is mysteriously hinted that before many moons, he will be giving privat? lessons in Welch to a certain other member of the Music faculty. 30